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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 35 (search)
cy, and I returned to the left to secure the troops there from disaster, and make preparations for moving them as rapidly as possible. Orders arrived from General McClellan to hold the Island Virginia shore at Edwards' Ferry at all risks, indicating at the same time that reinforcements would be sent, and immediately additional mo write at greater length by the next mail. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Francis Winthrop Palfrey, Lieut.-Col. Corn. 20th Reg. Mass. Vol General McClellan's order. Headquarters army of the Potomac, Washington, October 25, 1861. The Major-General commanding the Army of the Potomac desires to offer his thtone's division, and, is sure that when they next meet the enemy they will fully retrieve this check, for which they are not accountable. By command of Major-General McClellan. S. Williams, Assistant Adjutant-General. Capt. Francis G. Young's statement. On Sunday evening, Gen. Stone, being persuaded that no important for
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 43 (search)
very during the engagement. With these remarks I beg to submit the above report. Yours, obediently, David Ireland, Adjutant Seventy-ninth regiment. Gen. McClellan's despatch. from General Smith's Headquarters, September 11, 1861. To Simon Cameron, Secretary of War: General Smith made a reconnaissance with two thriffin's battery silenced the enemy's battery. Our men then came back in perfect order and excellent spirits. The men behaved most admirably under fire. Geo. B. McClellan, Major-Gen., &c. National account. In accordance with orders from General Mc-Clellan, early on Wednesday morning General Smith, commanding the advancn the hidden enemy after their artillery had been silenced. No force ever showed a better spirit for the fight. They returned to their camp in good order. General McClellan, on receiving intelligence that the enemy seemed disposed to dispute Colonel Stevens' return to our lines, mounted, and accompanied by his staff, hastened in
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 64 (search)
Doc. 62. fortifications around Washington, D. C. The following general order was issued by General McClellan. It will be seen by the eleventh section that the fortified works thrown up by the Federal army in the vicinity of Washington, thirtyon the right of Fort Stanton, Fort Carroll. That on the left towards Bladensburg, Fort Greble. By command of Major-General McClellan. S. Williams, Assistant Adjutant-General. Richard B. Irwin, Aide-de-Camp. Depredations of Federal soldiers punishable by death. The following order was also issued by General McClellan: Headquarters army of the Potomac, Washington, October 1, 1861. General Order No. 19. The attention of the General commanding has recently been directed to depf a guard, the commander and other members of the guard will be held responsible for the same as principals, and punished accordingly. By command of Major-General McClellan. S. Williams, Assistant Adjutant-General. Richard B. Irwin, Aide-de-Camp.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 76 (search)
at he had of earthly treasure to his country, and then laid down a life in her defence, whose value no millions could measure. This is the Cause in which the veteran chief of our armies, crowned with the laurels which Washington alone had worn before him, and renouncing all inferior allegiance at the loss of fortune and of friends, has tasked, and is still tasking to the utmost, the energies of a soul whose patriotism no age could chill. This is the Cause to which the young and noble McClellan, under whose lead it is your privilege to serve, has brought that matchless combination of sagacity and science, of endurance, modesty, caution, and courage, which have made him the Hope of the hour, the bright particular Star of our immediate destiny. And this, finally, is the Cause which has obliterated, as no other cause could have done, all divisions and distinctions of party, nationality, and creed; which has appealed alike to Republican, Democrat, and Union Whig, to native citizen
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 97. Colonel Stahel's reconnoissance. (search)
Doc. 97. Colonel Stahel's reconnoissance. New York Tribune account. Bailey's cross Roads, Fairfax Co., Va. October 18, 1861. Union troops have to-day advanced beyond Anandale upon the Little River Turnpike for the first time since the retreat from Bull Run. The roads to Fairfax Court House are no longer sealed, and their occupation by our forces at any moment is wholly at the discretion of General McClellan. Last night the report came in to Acting Brig.-Gen. Stahel's Headquarters that Colonel Wurtchel, of the New York Eighth, had proceeded without difficulty to Anandale, a point some distance beyond any previous advance, and found no indications of the enemy for miles beyond. In order to ascertain with more certainty the present position of the rebels, and to test the truth of recent reports announcing their withdrawal from Fairfax Court House, General Stahel determined upon a reconnoissance to be made this morning. He accordingly started at about eight o'clock from M
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 103 (search)
th the three brigades of his division to the support of Gen. Stone; and advising the latter that he would be thus supported, I directed him to hold his position at all hazards. On the 22d I went personally to the scene of operations, and after ascertaining that the enemy were strengthening themselves at Leesburg, and that our means of crossing and recrossing were very insufficient, I withdrew our forces from the Virginia side. I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, George B. Mcclellan, Major-General Commanding United States Army. Despatch no. 1, received October 20, 1861. To Brigadier-General Stone, Poolesville: General McClellan desires me to inform you that Gen. McCall occupied Dranesville yesterday, and is still there. Will send out heavy reconnoissances to-day in all directions from that point. The General desires that you keep a good look-out upon Leesburg to see if this movement has the effect to drive them away. Perhaps a slight demonstration on you
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), Doc. 114. fight at Goose Creek, Virginia, October 22, 1861. (search)
ving, I started across four more pieces of artillery. A storm of wind, which had been prevailing nearly all day, seemed to forbid the possibility of further reinforcing from this side. Provisions were getting short; the artillery on the Virginia side were short of ammunition; the wind was setting strongly from the Virginia shore; the means of transportation were heavy scows and clumsy canal boats, managed by poles — when at 8 o'clock P. M., I received notice from MajorGen. Banks, that Gen. McClellan had ordered the withdrawal of the whole force from the Virginia to the Maryland side — and orders to proceed with all energy, but quietly, to make necessary arrangements on the Maryland side — and directed me to call to this work the boatmen and lumbermen of the First regiment of Minnesota Volunteers, as it was now evident that every thing depended on the energy, courage, and muscle of the boatmen to contend against the adverse wind-storm. This detail was made, to which were added one h<
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 126 (search)
uest, under the circumstances of his advanced age and infirmities, could not be declined. Gen. McClellan was thereupon, with the unanimous agreement of the Cabinet, notified that the command of the army of the retirement of General Scott, and the assumption of the command of the army by General McClellan: General order no. 94. war Department, Adjutant-General's office, Washington, Nov.arricidal rebellion. Abraham Lincoln. The President is pleased to direct that Major-General George B. McClellan assume the command of the army of the United States. The Headquarters of the arof War, L. Thomas, Adjutant-General. Immediately on the publication of this order, Major-General McClellan issued the General order no. 19. Headquarters of the army, Washington, D. C., Nov. 1r us. Let no defeat of the army he has so long commanded embitter his last years, but let our victories illuminate the close of a life so grand. Geo. B. Mcclellan, Major-General Commanding U. S. A.
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 134 (search)
t that gave them a name, and seeking to degrade the almost sacred standard which they were educated to defend, and bound by every motive of gratitude and by oft-repeated pledges to Heaven to defend to the last! Whilst Winfield Scott's memory will ever live, honored and revered by the good and the great of the world, every true soldier will try, for the sake of his profession, to forget that such men had belonged to it. Scott is gone, but the army has still a chief. Though new to fame, McClellan's repeated and rapid victories in Western Virginia, that so thrilled with joy every patriotic heart, and his untiring zeal, scientific attainments, and complete organization of his vast army, are guarantees on which the country may and will rely that the honor of the nation and the fame of the army are in safe hands. With such a leader, and such a cause, who can doubt the ultimate result? Sooner or later, we shall see the stars to sparkle from the sphere from which they have shot. We sh
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 3. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 164 (search)
to the Vincennes, obtaining his permission to throw overboard the fourteen 32-pounders, round shot, and any article that might have a tendency to lighten the ship, as I was more than anxious to save her from the grasp of the rebels, feeling that the vessel was of more value to the Government than the guns. Although the ship was lightened by the operation, still it was not sufficient to float her; but the day following I was relieved from my embarrassing situation by the South Carolina and McClellan. I trust, sir, that my conduct will meet with your entire approbation, governed as I was from a strict sense of duty. I am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, Robert Handy, Commander. Captain Pope's report. United States steamer Richmond, off Pass à L'Outre, Mississippi River, October 17, 1861. sir: My report to you in regard to our leaving the head of the Passes having been made in a great hurry, in order to acquaint you as soon as possible of the leading facts of th
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